Bike rides

Andrew got me a bike for Christmas and I hadn't had a chance to ride it. It isn't exactly something I can do with the kids quite yet. He saw this bike trailer at Costco and they marked it down so we grabbed one. I have loved having it! It was nice to go while Ella was at school since it really only holds 2. Sweet Addie crashed this day and had a good hour nap! She loves to ride in it! I know we will get lots of use out of it! We have taken a few walks with it as well since it converts and maybe someday I will work up the courage to run more than a few minutes with it :)

Tulip Pictures

So when I got the kids pictures done the end of February they had a deal to do some pictures with Tulips and Bunnies. It was like ten dollars or something and we scheduled a day for mid April to get them done. The day before I called to make sure of my time and they said I didn't have an appointment. I was a little annoyed seeing as I already paid for it weeks ago. The girl just said to come the next day when I had time and they would fit me in. I went the next day and they didn't even ask who I was or care they just took my kids picture. So anyone really could have walked up and done pictures :). They set the bunnies down in front of Ella and she flipped! She hates animals big or small, nice or mean. They got some of her freaking out and said they would send them to me which they never did. We still were able to get a few pictures with the tulips that turned out really cute!

Mother's Day

I had a great Mother's Day. I love being a Mom and love my kids! They are a lot of work and they fight constantly and drive each other up the walls but I wouldn't trade them for anything! Andrew was nice and came home from work the Wednesday before at 2 and took them all out shopping with him. I got almost three hours to myself at home alone and it was awesome! It was the best gift! Sunday we were able to see both of our mom's! Andrew's mom had been in Arizona since Thanksgiving so it was nice to see her again! We had a nice afternoon with her. We then spent some time with my mom and Grandma. It was such a nice day and I was so spoiled! The kids painted some cute things for me. Andrew got me a new movie, some chocolate and we are going to take 4 private dancing lessons together! It will be fun to switch up our date nights for the next little while! 

Easton wanted his picture taken on the porch!

My little brother Spencer loves having boys around to play with! He had a blast playing football with them! We miss him this summer while he is in Vegas doing an internship, then when he gets back he is getting married!

She loves her Dad!

Since we have church at 9 Andrew felt bad that we didn't have time for breakfast so Monday morning since he doesn't work until 10 he got up and made me these yummy waffles!

Mother's Day Program

The Thursday before Mother's Day Ella's Preschool had a little Mother Day Program called Mom's and Muffins. My awesome visiting teaching companion took Easton and Addie for me so I could go and just enjoy Ella! Her class came in and sang two songs to all the mom's! They sang two of the primary mother's day songs! It was so cute! After they sat down and handed out a muffin and some juice. While we ate they had made little gifts for us and had helped their teachers fill out a little questionnaire. Each of the Mom's got to come up and be spotlighted while they read what the kids had said! It was a great hour to spend with Ella!

Here is what Ella's said! I do enjoy getting most my shopping and errands done while she is at school, one less child makes it that much easier! I am grateful I am passing on my love of shopping to her, it has been passed down for generations :) I also got a good laugh out of her saying she is going to buy me a new blow dryer, mine is perfectly fine I guess she doesn't like it! The other side had a picture and it said when I grow up like my mom I want to be.....and Ella said she wants to be a doctor. I asked her what kind and she said a doctor that uses a stethoscope and so I asked her a few more questions and I think she means she wants to be a pediatrician! 

Waffle love

We finally tried Waffle love a few weeks ago! They are a really yummy food truck! I follow them on instagram and they finally came close to our house! They were at Station park one night so we headed over! I tried the Red Wonder which has strawberries, raspberries, and biscoff spread on it with cream! It was to die for! I want another one! They are a little expensive but so yummy! We got the kids one to share and Andrew had one with Nutella, Strawberries, and Cream! 

Zoo

Yes another Zoo post, but I found these from another trip we made to the Zoo while our cousins were in town. We actually haven't been for about a month since it has rained almost every day this month!

Young Women

I have been called to be the camp director in our new ward. Not knowing many of the girls I have been attending YW's on Sunday so I can get to know them before camp! One week I went to mutual because none of the mia maid leaders were able to attend so we threw something together and had a little scavenger hunt at the mall. We had a total of 7 girls 4 of which are less active which was awesome! It has been fun getting to know them and I am so excited for camp!

Dance competition

The last Saturday in April Ella had a dance competition. It is nice they do one so they can wear their costumes a few times! It was a nice day and Andrew actually had the day off! It is nice he has one or two Saturdays off a month right now and I am sad it might change! We pack so much into our day when he does have one off! Anyways Ella danced in her tap first which they did "Rockin Robin." Their ballet dance was two numbers after that and they did "Spoonful of Sugar!" Ella did a great job and they each got trophies which is the best thing for a 5 year old she is in heaven with it!

I just love this girl! She is growing up way to fast and I can't stand it!

Zoo

We have been to the Zoo a lot lately but we finally got Andrew there with us! He had a Thursday off which isn't normal and he spent the morning with Easton. They went to lunch at McDonald's, got his haircut, got the oil changed in my car and so on. Ella was at school so I ran some errands with Addie, it was so nice! After we had some lunch and headed to the Zoo. It was a perfect day! The kids loved showing Andrew all their favorites!

We got to see the new orangutan!

The carousel is always a must!

We ended with a train ride! It had just reopened for the afternoon so we got the front row!

Random

I was visiting teaching a few Sundays ago and got this picture on my phone along with a message saying he was lucky to still be smiling :)

This girl LOVES her Dad. She is still a momma's girl through and through but she loves when her dad makes his presence!

She loves Cozy coupe cars whether it is grandma's car or ours!

My cute Grandma she loves to get on the floor and play with the babies!

Playing when she is supposed to be in bed!

Easton was mad I took some without him, he didn't like when I told him I was getting one with just the girls too! Poor kid it is tough being the only boy!

This was April 15th, it snowed all day long! Luckily it didn't really accumulate! Also anyone want to be my neighbor that house out the window is for sale and I would love someone less noisy then the guy that lives there!

Once again with the cozy coupe!

Addie has this thing where she wakes up every few nights at about 10 and we are bad and get her up. We let her play for about 15 minutes and then she goes back to bed just fine! It is like she does it so she can have us to herself for a few minutes! I know someday she may not be so easy to put back down and it goes against everything I believe but we really do enjoy our time!